Being a Los Angeles Professional Photographer, I love what my team and I do for a living. After all, I just adore the couples we meet, whether it’s to photograph their engagement session, their wedding, various stages of their family life or any combination of any of those, each one of them are truly great to work with. And for many, their stories are heartfelt and inspiring. This is true for Mike and Sarah as we loved hearing their story about their relationship and how they met and all the way up to the day at the altar at the beautiful Hotel Maya in Long Beach.
The Hotel Maya overlooks the beautiful city skyline, as well as the Queen Mary, and offers you a tropical paradise wedding setting. They have about 400 decorated palm trees sitting on their manicured grounds. This location is simply stunning!
Sarah and Mike met online via the dating website, Match.com and it’s been a great run ever since. Their first date was dinner at Fred’s on the Huntington Beach Pier before heading over to Sharkey’s for drinks. But it was a different beach where the magic took place as Mike popped the question to Sarah as they were enjoying the beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Sarah admitted that she cried first.
As for their wedding planning, they experienced the same as many other couples, where the bride’s favorite part was finding her wedding dress, but finding vendors were the hardest part. Sarah and Mike are no different. After the wedding, Mike and Sarah are heading out on a 7-night Caribbean cruise! They like the idea of a cruise because they can go to multiple locations.
All of the details of this chic coastal resort wedding were captured by the team at Three16 Photography.
We would really like to thank Sarah and Mike for allowing Three16 Photography to be part of your special day. We wish you many years of love and happiness.
Vendors used for Sarah and Mike’s gorgeous Hotel Maya Wedding:
Ceremony, Reception & Catering: Hotel Maya
Address: 700 Queensway Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Company: Expressionary Events
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Company: Three16 Photography
Website: www.three16photography.com
Instagram: @three16photography
DJ
Company: Tempoe Entertainment
CAKE
Company: Great Dane Baking Co
HAIR & MAKE-UP
Company: The Colour Attic Salon
Hair: Alexis
Make-Up: Lorena
DRESS
Company: David’s Bridal
Brand / Designer: Oleg Cassini
GROOM’S SUIT
Company: Friar Tux
Brand / Designer: Michael Kors
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About the Author:
Jerrick O’Connor is the owner of Three16 Photography and has 15 years of experience in the world of photography. He specializes in Weddings, Engagements, Family and Corporate photography and loves connecting small business owners with other small business owners in hopes they can benefit each other’s production. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife Josie, playing board games or just spending time with his many friends.
